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Been living out of my backpack for the last five days on an excellent adventure...

I'm sorting through some interesting photographs I took with my gal pal Emelia who is also a photographer. We've been chatting about possibly filming a few scenes in Brooklyn, NY and Mexico so I've been casing New York City for some Zagat rated Mexican dining with my girlfriends who are helping me scout film locations. Since it is my birthday month my gal pals have been treating me to some really neat foody paradise treats for April while we run around collecting eye candy.

South Mexican Flan with Strawberries is a must have desert and I enjoyed my visit to this wonderful little hole in the wall in Park Slope, Brooklyn to get some. I also sampled something new that I think you may want to try. They do fried grasshoppers and guacamole there and since Emelia dared me to have some of course I had to rise to the challenge, then blog about it (LOL). Never thought I'd eat bugs for brunch but I have to say it was pretty darn good. Kudos and congrats to Emmy for teaching me something new this week (LOL). ;-)

They have a patio in the back beneath a tent that is really cool but currently being renovated so you can not eat outside until the construction is completed. We plan to go back to eat under the tent because we're hoping to film there this summer.

The front dining area is very intimate but well worth the wait if a table is unavailable when you visit. It would very very tricky to film in such a small space but not impossible. It's on our short list of possible locations. We all gotta eat somewhere, eh? ;-)

Chiles & Chocolate (Mexican Restaurant)

54 7th Ave(between St Johns Pl & Lincoln Pl)

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Neighborhood: Park Slope

(718) 230-7700

 

Converse is opening a community-based recording studio in Brooklyn named "Rubber Tracks." The sneaker company hopes their Williamsburg venture "will serve as a catalyst for originality by giving new and emerging bands the opportunity to record their songs in a high-quality studio setting. Musicians of all genres will be able to apply in advance for a time to use the studio – for free. As in no cost."

I am sooooooo down for signing up for that party.

Read the full skinny here: http://play.converse.com/play/blog/?p=2809

Since I am not the only real estate professional on this platform who can sing and play you guys need to think about expanding your creative content holdings. We can do an ActiveRain Rocks tour. Just sayin'... ;-)

Autistic Photographs of Noah E Starr: Canarsie Pier At Sunset (Brooklyn, NY)

When I was a kid taking the bus to get here was a big deal. Born and raised in Brooklyn, I know Kings County like the back of my hand. It's fun to pack the boys up and hang out at the National Gateway Recreation Area. It spans a couple of counties and has some very interesting sites for the family to check out. When on the hunt for eye candy make sure you're in position at least an hour before sunset. It's the magic hour where little people can become fascinated by God painting in the sky to make fishing and kite flying a fascinating experience to observe. Here is some of Noah's work...

Kids doing Localism... I am in love with my wee people. Their awe and wonder is captured in a blink of an eye and a click of a shutter. Who knew the silence of an autistic 8 year old could be so eloquent...

 

 

 

 

Joy Bonner, Realtor

ERA Top Service Realty Inc

194 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY 11217

Direct: (347) 772-7003

Joy_Bonner@yahoo.com

 

Meet Joy Bonner. She's A Sweetheart But I See I'm Gonna Have To "Minionize" Her... Seriously. She's a blogging virgin, doesn't have a single social media account and is not familiar with manipulating graphics programs on computers... Hmm...

JB is about to go through our version of SEO BootCamp and I have to say I feel as if Club Chaos is about to launch an ActiveRain Realty TV show (LOL). She's getting her computer fixed and when she does her upgrade I want it to be from her IP address, not mine. Very important mentors: Have your students set up from their equipment, not yours. They need to work with what they have, not rely upon using what you have. :-)

Step one is opening up an ActiveRain account. We put off setting up her AR profile yesterday because I realized she really needed to hit the streets and learn about the value of eye candy. She has beautiful listings but no eye candy. Hmm... I don't just want the people I mentor to open an account, I want them to have some material to get started with and see some results. I will be catching up with her later to explain the AR dashboard, hits, views and Goggle analytics.

Step Two is opening up an Outside Blog. Writers need to be found and Realtors need to showcase their listings while writing posts for Localism to show off their neighborhoods. Listings and business are not the only thing to talk about. The goal is to engage in conversations about the things that interest you. Our second lesson had to do with what to do with your eye candy once you collect it. We are going to be working on a YouTube presentation so you can see where we've been and where we like to go. :-)

There is no point in making a profile if you are not going to use it. JB is pretty excited about joining the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, however, you have to temper someone's excitement with reality. Blogging takes dedication and when you open your social media accounts you have to maintain them. Social media is about being social. :-)

Virgin bloggers need incentive to not only get in but stay in the game. To that end, we called a couple of her clients to set up appointments to collect some photographs so I could show her how to move a blog post up the Google rankings and aim for page one while showing the public what's available. We had a blast running around Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. I have a thing for commercial property and am about to embark on a SEO adventure with our new Realtor friend from Clinton Hill regarding a very roomy rental. My next post will be about her commercial listing in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the history of the area for Localism.

I think I am really going to enjoy actively participating in the real estate adventures of newbie bloggers (LOL). They are funny as hell without trying to be. You guys know how easily amused I am (LOL). JB is a lot of fun.

Here's a little peek of some of the eye candy from Clinton Hill and the Brooklyn Navy Yard collected during our first mentoring session:

 

Available Rental in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY

Clinton Hill Brooklyn Brownstones

Brooklyn Navy Yard Entrance

Brooklyn Navy Yard Parking Lot (Nice views of Manhattan)

So, I'm standing outside of JB's listing wondering if I climb the side of the building what kind of views would my Nikon see of Manhattan... (LOL) Didn't want to scare her on our first outing together, but boy was I tempted to test out a few of those rungs...  (LMAO). Seriously! Photographers always obsess about getting the right shot... We'll go just about anywhere to capture the right moment for a stellar bit of eye candy, but I digress... :-)

She really does have some very nice listings and the views from the Brooklyn Navy Yard parking lots alone make me want to move there and open a Gallery (LOL). A little sheet rock and paint would work wonders on this place... What do you think? Wanna see it up close and personal? Shoot me an e-mail or give JB a call. Gotta run. Time to post some tutorials so she'll have an idea of what her next assignment will be (LOL). I've got students to teach and more introductions to write... I am collecting social media peeps throughout the industry. This is going to be an interesting weekend (LOL).

Need help setting up an account or Outside Blog? Shoot me an e-mail. ;-)